CVE-2007-5422: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published Oct 12, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in "Solaris Auditing" in the Basic Security Module (BSM) in Sun Solaris 10, when configured for auditing of networking (nt) events, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.10
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 12, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Oct 13, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5422?
CVE-2007-5422 has a severity level that can lead to a denial of service condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5422?
To fix CVE-2007-5422, ensure that the Solaris Auditing configuration does not include the auditing of networking events.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-5422?
CVE-2007-5422 affects Sun Solaris 10, specifically version 5.10.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2007-5422?
Local users can exploit CVE-2007-5422 to cause a denial of service.
5
What impact does CVE-2007-5422 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2007-5422 can lead to system panic and potential downtime.